# Picture Bird - Bird Identifier

> Identify bird by photo or sound (song and call)

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.glority.picturebird](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.glority.picturebird)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.glority.picturebird`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Next Vision Limited
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,825,793
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (19,618 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.9.32
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-18
- **First published:** 2020-01-09
- **Publisher country:** HK
- **Size:** 87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glority.picturebird)
- **Website:** [http://picturebirdai.com](http://picturebirdai.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app-service.picturebirdai.com/static/privacy\_policy.html](https://app-service.picturebirdai.com/static/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

Picture Bird is a powerful Chrome extension designed for bird enthusiasts to instantly identify bird species using photos or sounds. Leveraging advanced deep learning technology, it recognizes over 1,000 bird species with high accuracy by comparing your uploads to an extensive database of images and birdcalls.

Beyond identification, users receive comprehensive information such as the bird's appearance, habitat, feeding habits, and geographic distribution. The extension also includes high-quality educational articles, bird watching tips, and birding hints. With the unique collection feature, you can save and manage your bird observations and share personalized bird cards with friends. Whether you're a casual nature lover, an avid birder, or educating kids, Picture Bird makes bird identification easy, fun, and informative.

## Rankings

- #29,364 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Across reviews, Picture Bird is praised for accurate identifications from photos or sounds, ease of use, and rich bird information. It also handles distant or low-quality shots reasonably well and can function as an ad-free free tool with optional paid upgrades. However, users raise concerns about pricing/trial limits, including short free trials and charges, plus occasional misidentifications—especially with sound—and difficulties taking or obtaining close-up photos. Overall, it's a strong, helpful app for bird enthusiasts, offering reliable IDs and educational content, but it isn’t perfect and depends on cost expectations.

### Pros

- High accuracy in identifying birds from photos and from sounds
- Easy to use, with comprehensive bird info (images, songs, and basic facts)
- Effective even with distant or low-quality images
- Free-to-use option with an optional paid upgrade; some reviews mention an ad-free experience
- Identifications available by both picture and sound (multi-modal)

### Cons

- Pricing and trial model can be a concern: short free trial, required subscription for full features, and potential charges/refund issues
- Occasional misidentifications, especially for bird sounds or noisy recordings
- Difficulty capturing a good photo or distance limitations can hinder identification
- Some reviews feel the app should be permanently free or not free after a trial

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.glority.picturebird)